The Zimmerman Bury Octagon House Association

The Zimmerman Bury Octagon House Association Our Mission is to preserve the only known Queen Ann Style Octagonal house with a gabled roof.

This 1883 landmark has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the ZBOHA continues to share it with the public!

We can't wait anymore!!! We will share more when the professional photos arrive, but here's a peak of our family's speci...
06/10/2026

We can't wait anymore!!! We will share more when the professional photos arrive, but here's a peak of our family's special wedding day. The bride was beautiful in her dress with long veil, & the groom was pretty spiffy with his red bow tie & vest. Although the rain caused the yard location to be moved, the Gazebo made a good back up plan for this intimate, family only gathering. The bride walked to violin music played by her great-great grandfather's 9,907th student! Afterwards everyone enjoyed champagne while pictures were captured. The evening ended with a reception and dinner at the Gish Barn, originally a to***co farm in the 1880s. Friends came from states away to share the special day, & the weather held off for a beautiful afternoon & evening.

A little pre Wedding Prep this morning. Ready for inside or outside.
06/06/2026

A little pre Wedding Prep this morning. Ready for inside or outside.

VeilsBrides have worn veils since ancient Greek & Roman times. In some cultures the veil was thought o protect the brid...
06/04/2026

Veils
Brides have worn veils since ancient Greek & Roman times. In some cultures the veil was thought o protect the bride from evil spirits. Early Roman veils were “Flame Red.” Colonial American brides wore no veil. Many Asian grooms saw their wife’s face for the first time when the veil was lifted at the wedding.
Until the mid 19th century, the veil was only decorative, hanging down the back of the head. It was not until the 1860’s or 1870’s that the bride actually wore the veil over her face during the ceremony to cover her virgin modesty. The veil remained over her face until her husband lifted it in their own room or home later that night. Subsequently, the bride kept the veil over her face for the entire wedding, putting it back only for the bridal supper. The custom for the bride to wear the veil over face at the church and then back afterwards evolved in the latter part of the nineteenth century.

While we prepare for the upcoming wedding at the house, what about Toasts? “Verbal gifts that make people shout w/laugh...
06/02/2026

While we prepare for the upcoming wedding at the house, what about Toasts?
“Verbal gifts that make people shout w/laughter, weep with sentiment, and recall the joys of their own weddings.” Traditionally the best man begins the toasting the dinner, proposing the health of the bride and groom, then the couple toast their parents and each other, and then the father of the bride offers his toast.

Indulge us this week as we prepare for the Wedding of the Bury Family Granddaughter. There have been several weddings th...
06/01/2026

Indulge us this week as we prepare for the Wedding of the Bury Family Granddaughter. There have been several weddings that have taken place at the Octagon House, so this will not be the first, nor the last. What were weddings like at the time the house was built? We can look at Nellie Grant's wedding:
Nellie Grant’s Wedding Breakfast
The marriage of Nellie Grant, President Ulysses Grant’s only daughter took place at 11:00 on the morning of May 21, 1874. It was the first wedding to be held in the White House in 30 years. The bride wore a white satin dress, with a white veil and a wreath of white flowers, green leaves, and orange blossoms. The wedding breakfast was served in the state dining room.
Soft Shelled Crabs on Toast
Chicken Croquettes w/Green peas
Lamb cutlets with tartare sauce
Aspic of beef tongue
Woodcock and snipe on toast
Salad with mayonnaise
Strawberries with cream
Orange baskets garnished with strawberries
Charlotte russe
Nesselrode pudding
Blancmange
Ice cream garnished with preserved fruits
Water ices, wedding cake, small fancy cakes
Roman punch, chocolate, coffee

Next Week the Grandaughter of the family will walk in this door as Miss Rock & go out the door as Mrs Ervin. Happy times...
06/01/2026

Next Week the Grandaughter of the family will walk in this door as Miss Rock & go out the door as Mrs Ervin. Happy times ahead as we spent the full day prepping!

As the sun sets on the property we near quitting time for today's yard work! Another round of Wedding Prep tomorrow!! Pr...
05/31/2026

As the sun sets on the property we near quitting time for today's yard work! Another round of Wedding Prep tomorrow!! Pretty sure we'll be enjoying that lettuce tomorrow night along with a cup of tea in the swing!

More Wedding Prep!!!Something Old...hankie carried by Brides Mother & Grandmother on their wedding daysSomething New is ...
05/27/2026

More Wedding Prep!!!
Something Old...hankie carried by Brides Mother & Grandmother on their wedding days
Something New is the Brides Dress
Something Borrowed....this lovely antique fan
Something Blue....Garters trimmed with blue, Bride's Mother also wore.

Family continues to prep for Next Week's Wedding!!!
05/26/2026

Family continues to prep for Next Week's Wedding!!!

Spring Showers abound!
05/23/2026

Spring Showers abound!

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10095 Wadsworth Road
Marshallville, OH
44645

Telephone

+13308554251

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